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Add 48/28 and 42/5

1st number: 1 20/28, 2nd number: 8 2/5

48/28 + 42/5 is 354/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 5 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    48/28 = 48 × 5/28 × 5 = 240/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
    42/5 = 42 × 28/5 × 28 = 1176/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/140 + 1176/140 = 240 + 1176/140 = 1416/140
  5. 1416/140 simplified gives 354/35
  6. So, 48/28 + 42/5 = 354/35
    In mixed form: 104/35

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